Welcome to Metropolitan College at BU.

State-of-the-art programs to meet evolving workforce needs. Innovative approaches to teaching. Supportive learning environments. Boston University’s Metropolitan College (MET) connects motivated students from all walks of life to a world-class Boston University education through high-quality part-time programs—evenings on campus and 100% online.

BU MET’s online master’s degrees have ranked among the top 10 since 2014.

U.S. News and World Report Ranking - Best Online Program - Criminal Justice 2024U.S. News and World Report Ranking - Best Online Program - Grad Information Technology 2024U.S. News and World Report Ranking - Best Online Program - Grad Business 2024

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MET Professor Vijay Kanabar presenting a poster titled "BU Onboarding Improvement - A Program Plan

A BU Education Is Within Your Reach

A college education is an investment that pays off. And while financing your studies can be a challenge, we can help you make it a reality. It is surprisingly affordable to earn a Boston University degree when you study part-time or online through MET. We also offer comprehensive financial aid services to help you meet your educational goals. You may qualify for:

  • Federal or private loans
  • Scholarships
  • Graduate assistantships
  • Employer tuition reimbursement
  • Payment plans
  • Veterans benefits

Ready to learn about your options? We are available to help you take the next step.

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Alumni Events Careers

Connect for Success: Leveraging LinkedIn and BU Connects for Networking

Day: Tuesday Nov 12th Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Yawkey Center, CCD Sixth Floor, 100 Bay State Rd
Alumni Events Careers Student Events

Let’s Talk About Your Resume/Cover Letter

Day: Wednesday Nov 13th Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Online

Urban Salon: "Urban Power: Democracy and Inequality in São Paulo and Johannesburg Book Talk"

Day: Wednesday Nov 13th Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm Initiative on Cities, 75 Bay State Road
Academics Lectures & Seminars Student Events

Pépin Lecture Series: Ciao Italia: Plant. Harvest. Cook! with Mary Ann Esposito

Day: Wednesday Nov 13th Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 124, Boston

Trapped on the Borders: Mizrahi Jews as Mediators, Spies, and Go-Betweens Before and After 1948

Day: Thursday Nov 14th Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm EWCJS Library, 147 Bay State Road
Academics Lectures & Seminars Research

Computer Science Research Seminar Series: Combining the Power of Biobanks and System Biology Approaches for Better Infectious Disease Prevention and Treatment

Day: Friday Nov 15th Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Online
Alumni Events Careers Student Events

Let’s Talk About Your Internship & Job Search

Day: Friday Nov 15th Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Online

Connect with Fellow Innovators: Social Impact Social!

Day: Friday Nov 15th Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm 730 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215
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